The traditional leader of Mafukani village, Vhamusanda Vho-Nthuseni Nemafukani, said no matter what happened in this country, one thing he would never tolerate in his fatherland was drug peddling.
Addressing at least 5 000 residents from Mafukani and the surrounding villages during a drug-and-alcohol-abuse campaign, which formed part of their Heritage Day celebration, he said drug peddlers must know that their days in the village were numbered. "Working closely with law enforcement agencies, churches and community structures, we will drive drug peddlers away." He warned those who are guilty to pack up and leave the village immediately. This follows a recent incident where students from Matavhela Secondary School closed roads off in protest after the traditional leader stopped drug dealers from selling ganja to students.
The event was organised by Mafukani Primary School, in conjunction with the Department of Education and the Mafukani Traditional Council, and held at Nemafukani's palace on Friday, 23 September. Pupils from Mafukani Primary School were clad in traditional mashedo. "I am very happy to see such young children learning all about our traditions and culture. Thanks to the principal of the school and her staff members for keeping our culture alive," Nemafukani said.
The principal of Mafukani Primary School, Ms Thinawanga Nemalale, thanked Nemafukani in turn for being a visionary for a better tomorrow through his love of his subjects. "He is always available to help us as a school, and we are blessed to have him in our midst. With him on our side, our primary job to educate these kids becomes easy and enjoyable," she said.